Crystal Cruises Reports Highest Ever Revenue Week

The luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises ended February on a brisk note, reporting that it had achieved its highest ever weekly revenue. Crystal had previously published that its fares would be good through February 28, 2012; however, it extended the Book Now deadline to February 29, which resulted in an influx of bookings. On March 1, the company raised fees from $200 to $1,000 per couple on 19 of its cruises for 2012 and 2013. The deluxe Book Now promotion gives travelers a two-month window of opportunity to save on cruises. Every 60 days Crystal reviews pricing on its cruises.

"[The] Book Now fares offer the most attractive pricing on the world's best cruises for savvy shoppers who plan ahead," says Jack Anderson, senior VP of marketing and sales at Crystal Cruises. "As promised, we have once again raised fares for sailings booking ahead of forecasts. While we have exceptional fares still available for many worldwide cruises, travelers should not expect them to last after the new spring and summer expiration dates."